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When I first started writing about the Smith Manoeuvre nearly two decades ago, I had no idea it would strike such a chord with Canadian…
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It’s no surprise that a lot of Canadian DIY investors eventually find themselves comparing Wealthsimple vs. Questrade. These two fintech giants have made quite the…
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With GIC rates shrinking as quickly as Canada’s economic prospects, finding the best Canadian high interest savings account in 2025 is more important than ever.…
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Canada’s all-in-one ETFs (also called portfolio ETFs) have been the single most important investment product innovation since I’ve started writing about this stuff nearly two…
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I recently received an email from a reader with a bright financial future. They have a maxed out TFSA and has recently maxed out her…
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Best Canadian Dividend Stocks – July 2025
The summer’s June and July updates have our 2025 Best Canadian Stocks list looking up from the last time we focused on. While the S&P…
Investing in Canadian REITs in 2025
Investing in Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offers a convenient way to add real estate exposure to your portfolio – without making major lifestyle…
Canadian Undervalued Stocks 2025
Undervalued stocks in Canada are usually identified as having a market value that is for one reason or another below their “true value.” The idea…
49 Best ETFs in Canada – July 2025
When I first started writing about Canadian personal finance twenty years ago, my list of the best ETFs in Canada could fit on a napkin.…
Top 6 Indexing Options for Your Portfolio in 2025
If you’ve been circling the idea of index investing, and fully committing to a passively-managed portfolio – but find yourself in paralysis-analysis mode – then…
Justwealth Review 2025
Why Justwealth? As I’ve updated my Justwealth review over the years, they have risen from a solid-but-not-elite option to the best robo advisor in Canada.…
EQ Bank Review 2025
EQ Bank Account Options and Interest Rates Account Type Interest Rate Best For Daily High Interest Account 1.25%* (Plus 2.25% if you direct deposit your…
Wealthsimple Review 2025
What is Wealthsimple? Wealthsimple was founded back in 2014 by Michael Katchen, Brett Huneycutt and Rudy Adler. I gotta say that I really liked the…
The Biggest Risk of Early Retirement (FIRE) – Sequence of Returns!
The dream of Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is everywhere these days (it wasn’t so common when I started my journey almost two decades ago).…
Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2025
As we look ahead to the warmer days of summer, Canada’s best robo advisors are already heating things up with some excellent offers for hands-off…
Best Canadian Finance Podcasts
The best personal finance podcasts in Canada don’t insult your intelligence or try to sell you something. They aren’t created by self-appointed “fin-fluencers” trying to…
Best Canadian Online Brokers – May 2025
As we look ahead to summer and the second half of 2025, it’s time for an updated look at the Best Online Brokerages in Canada.…
Questrade Review 2025
Is Questrade Safe & Secure? One of the most common questions that I have gotten in the comments below is: Is investing my money through…
Qtrade Review 2025 – Canada’s Best Broker
Current Qtrade New Customer Promotion Qtrade currently has the best cash-back offer on the market in an effort to get you to try their platform. …
How Do RDSPs Work in Canada?
A Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a special long-term savings plan designed by the Government of Canada to help people with severe disabilities (and…
AI Investing in Canada: AI Stocks vs Tools
Canadian investors are increasingly faced with two related trends: investing in AI stocks (buying shares of companies benefitting from artificial intelligence boom) versus using AI…
Should You Buy VBAL ETF? My VBAL Review
The Vanguard Balanced ETF (VBAL) represents the fulfillment of the original promise behind ETFs when they first emerged three decades ago: a simple, low-cost way…
Buying Fractional Shares in Canada
Buying fractional shares is an excellent way to get exposure to Canadian All-Stars like Constellation Software without having to toss down more than $4,000 just…
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